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Tennessee state senator wants $280 million repaid into state’s highway fund

Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville), Tennessee Senate Transportation Committee chairman, is seeking $280 million in repayment for funds “raided” from the highway fund and used in other agencies between 2001 and 2007. Tracy plans to submit in January a budget appropriation amendment requiring repayment of the funds over a two-year period. A breakdown of the funds requested redistributed […]

August 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

Indiana county buys its own asphalt plant equipment from federal surplus sale

Daviess County in the southwestern portion of Indiana recently purchased its own asphalt plant through a federal surplus equipment sale, landing the equipment for $500 and spending $11,000 to relocate it, according to a report by the Washington Times Herald. Daviess County Highway Superintendent Phil Cornelius found it on a whim. “I was working late […]

August 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

Five state DOTs win 2015 Mid America regional America’s Transportation Awards

The Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio transportation departments were presented with America’s Transportation Awards during the Mid America Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (MAASTO) annual meeting Aug. 11. Awards were given to seven projects spread across three categories: Best Use of Innovation, Under Budget and Quality of Life/Community Development. The American Association […]

August 12, 2015

Roadbuilding

Georgia DOT earns 4 awards from state American Public Works Association chapter

The Georgia chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has presented the state’s department of transportation with four awards for projects representing “the best achievements in the public works profession.” “These awards highlight the fantastic work the people of Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) do every day ensuring the mobility, safety and preservation of […]

August 12, 2015

Roadbuilding

Oregon’s pay-as-you-drive usage tax program gathers 801 volunteers in first month

The Oregon Road Usage Charge Program, known as OReGO, only managed 801 volunteers in its first month, a mere 16 percent of the total 5,000 cars and light-duty commercial vehicles that are being allowed in the program this year. On a positive note, 44 percent, or 355, of those signing up had vehicles in the […]

August 7, 2015

Roadbuilding

USDOT wants you to post failing infrastructure pictures to Instragram for #ShowUsYourInfraWear campaign

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is pushing an Instagram social media campaign, titled #ShowUsYourInfraWear, to highlight the need for long-term funding for infrastructure projects. While President Obama recently signed a short-term patch for transportation funding, and the Senate has passed a bill with three years of guaranteed funding, it’s been several years since a long-term […]

August 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

Fifth round of Texas Proposition 1 transportation projects approved at $401.5 million

The Texas Transportation Commision has approved 17 projects valued at $401.5 million as part of the fifth round of the state’s Proposition 1, bringing the total number of projects to 93 of the 200 planned under the furnding program. The fourth round included 15 projects at a total of $662 million. The total value of […]

August 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

North Carolina bill offers bonds to raise $400 million for road and bridge projects

North Carolina State Representative Dean Arp (R-Union) has introduced a general obligation bonds bill that would supply $400 million for supplemental highway funding across the state. H.B. 943 would put the bond option, which would aim to raise approximately $2.86 billion in total for multiple projects extending beyond transportation, up for vote by the state’s […]

August 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

Seven state DOTs win western regional America’s Transportation Awards

Departments of transportation for seven western states won America’s Transportation Awards during the 2015 Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) annual meeting. California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and Utah were honored for projects in Best Use of Innovation, Under Budget and Quality of Life/Community Development categories. The American Association […]

August 4, 2015

Roadbuilding

President Obama signs 3-month extension for Highway Trust Fund

President Obama signed H.R. 3236, Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015, on Friday, bringing a close to the hand-wringing over the end of Funding for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). This $8-billion provision marks the 34th extension for the HTF dating back to 2008, and will continue funding until October 29. […]

August 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

Three state DOTs win Design-Build Institute of America awards

The departments of transportation for Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia each won National Awards of Merit in the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) 2015 Design-Build Project/Team Awards program for the Transportation (Non-Aviation) Category, one of nine total award categories. “This year’s winning projects exemplify Design-Build Done Right in their design-build process, excellence in design and […]

August 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

Senate passes 3-month transportation funding extension and long-term DRIVE Act

The Senate worked double-time on transportation funding issues Thursday, passing the House’s $8 billion, three-month extension (H.R. 3236) and its own DRIVE Act (H.R. 22). The extension, the 34th such measure since 2008, now moves on to President Obama for his signature to keep the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) financed until Oct. 29. The extension […]

July 31, 2015